Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...

Decode dog tail messages to understand what your dog is communicating. Learn what different tail positions and movements mean.

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

She notes that signs of a relaxed dog include loose muscles, a neutral tail and soft eyes and mouth. On the other hand, a dog ...

Dogs may not speak our language, but they are constantly communicating. From the way they wag their tail to how they position their ears or avoid eye contact, every movement carries meaning. Many pet ...

Senior Lecturer in Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Course Leader in the College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you’re ...